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Armato Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from armato ‘armed’ hence an occupational or status name for a soldier or guard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Armata, Amato, Armao, Arcaro, Armento, Armas, Amaro, Parlato, Arnao

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Where is the Armato family from?

You can see how Armato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armato family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Armato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Armato families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Armato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Armato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armato. 38% of Armato men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Armato women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armato were Finisher and Seamstress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Finisher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Armato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armato census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 654 immigration records available for the last name Armato. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 505 military records available for the last name Armato. For the veterans among your Armato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armato lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Armato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Armato in 1953 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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